Poofy7

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1. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

   Poofy7 replied to Samx3's topic in New Nurse

   I felt similar. About 4 months ago I wanted to quit, I was actually applying for jobs and did an interview. It was that bad. But thank goodness all that went away. I recommend you watch "The Secret." It is a good video about positivity that may chang...

2. Clnical Research Nursing

   Poofy7 posted a topic in General Specialties

   I have recently applied for a clinical research nursing position for a Drug research company. Anybody who can give me an insight as to what clinical research nurses do exactly? I am very interested in this field. I have previously worked as a pharma...

3. Any Psych Mental Health nurses out there?

   Poofy7 replied to Poofy7's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you for the insight!!

4. Any Psych Mental Health nurses out there?

   Poofy7 replied to Poofy7's topic in Psychiatric

   So what is the bulk of your tasks if not medical? Is it a lot of charting or therapy sessions?

5. Any Psych Mental Health nurses out there?

   Poofy7 replied to Poofy7's topic in Psychiatric

   Wow, 1 nurse for each unit! How does that work? I work on MedSurg and I get 5 patients max cause we are very busy.

6. Any Psych Mental Health nurses out there?

   Poofy7 replied to Poofy7's topic in Psychiatric

   Have you worked on a medical unit? You said it is super easy, but sounds like the night shift patient to nurse ratio is quite a lot for the nurse.

7. Wants to go part-time, how to ask Manager?

   Poofy7 replied to Poofy7's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the advice!

8. Wants to go part-time, how to ask Manager?

   Poofy7 replied to Poofy7's topic in General Nursing

   I think you brought up a good point. Thanks!

9. Wants to go part-time, how to ask Manager?

   Poofy7 replied to Poofy7's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the good points! The other part time job has a 10hr shift. And it is research nursing which I am very interested in, but would still like to keep this job for medsurg experience.

10. Any Psych Mental Health nurses out there?

    Poofy7 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    What is your shift like working in adult mental health or psych floor? Thinking of switching.

11. Wants to go part-time, how to ask Manager?

    Poofy7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have worked in this hospital for a little over 3 months and 13-hour shifts is not working for me. I am wanting to ask my manager if I can work part-time. I am not worried of our unit being short-staffed because lately we've put people on call o...

12. New medsurg nurse and struggling

    Poofy7 replied to Poofy7's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I have noticed that I ask my team if they need help more now. They have been such a good influence to me!

13. New medsurg nurse and struggling

    Poofy7 replied to Poofy7's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the link!!

14. Staying calm before starting 1st RN job

    Poofy7 replied to RN44's topic in New Nurse

    First of all, congratulations on graduating, passing the NCLEX, and landing a job!! I just started my first RN job about 3 months ago on a MedSurg floor. First thing I can tell you is to take it one day at a time. I assume you will be starting off ...

15. Staying calm before starting 1st RN job

    Poofy7 replied to RN44's topic in New Nurse

    First of all, congratulations on graduating, passing the NCLEX, and landing a job!! I just started my first RN job about 3 months ago on a MedSurg floor. First thing I can tell you is take it one day at a time. I assume you will be staring off with ...